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Strategizing Sunday Resetting & Revamping Old Works Source: https://www.danceteacherweb.com/en/articles/blog/2021/10/24/resetting-revamping-old-works/ Author: Jessica Rizzo Stafford is a native New Yorker and graduate of NYU Steinhardt's Dance Education Master’s Program; with a PK-12 New York State Teaching Certification. Her double-concentration Master’s Degree includes PK-12 pedagogy and dance education within the higher-education discipline. She also holds a BFA in dance performance from the UMASS Amherst 5 College Dance Program where she was a Chancellor's Talent Award recipient. https://www.danceteachersummerexpo.com/ Are you practicing your tip for the day? Share with us on social media and tag @dancetipsdaily to be shared on our platform! Don’t forget to follow us on IG and Facebook @dancetipsdaily! Stay up to date with DTD & Subscribe to the once a month newsletter at www.dancetipsdaily.com Like what you heard? Give us a rating or share with a friend to help us keep bringing well rounded & grounded dance content to you!

Self-Love Saturday Dance & Movement To Relieve Stress Source: https://www.moodmentdance.com/post/dance-and-movement-to-relieve-stress Author: Monica Justice Monica believes in loving yourself no matter the situation and circumstances.  She believes everyone can dance and believes in leading others with compassion, encouragement, empathy, and authentic communication.  She's a dedicated leader with experience in dance teaching, and theater and dance performance.  She performed several years in San Francisco with the World Dance Fusion dance company in the Jewish Nutcracker and other performances.  She's a talented dancer, singer, and actress with lead and supporting acting roles in several bay area and Sacramento theater companies and an appearance in a Netflix TV series.  A former beauty queen, she believes beauty is more than an outward appearance.  Beauty is sincerely valuing yourself and others.  She brings a great love of movement and dance for it's fun and therapeutic benefits! Are you practicing your tip for the day? Share with us on social media and tag @dancetipsdaily to be shared on our platform! Don’t forget to follow us on IG and Facebook @dancetipsdaily! Stay up to date with DTD & Subscribe to the once a month newsletter at www.dancetipsdaily.com Like what you heard? Give us a rating or share with a friend to help us keep bringing well rounded & grounded dance content to you!

Fearless Friday Becoming A Male NFL Cheerleader Source: https://www.thesidelinesecrets.com/blog/malenflcheerleader Author: Samantha Popham Guest Interviewed: Instagram: @dancingdyll TikTok: @dancingdyll The Sideline Secrets is an all-encompassing online platform of the professional dance and cheerleading industry. Providing insights, tutorials, articles, resources, and all-things dance and cheerleading! More info @thesidelinesecrets on IG and https://www.thesidelinesecrets.com/about. Are you practicing your tip for the day? Share with us on social media and tag @dancetipsdaily to be shared on our platform! Don’t forget to follow us on IG and Facebook @dancetipsdaily! Stay up to date with DTD & Subscribe to the once a month newsletter at www.dancetipsdaily.com Like what you heard? Give us a rating or share with a friend to help us keep bringing well rounded & grounded dance content to you!

Teacher Tip Thursday Busting The "Starving Artist" Myth Once & For All Source: https://jimcooney.me/starving-artist-myth/ Author: Jim Cooney Jim's artistic mission is to inspire conversation, affect change, and bring communities together. As a director/choreographer, Jim specializes in new musicals and reimagined revivals, though he's equally excited to tell stories through virtually any medium. It’s his greatest passion to create experiences for contemporary audiences that will stay with them long afterward. He’s also the founder of Amplified Artists, an online membership community helping performing arts professionals from performers to producers and everyone in between. It’s focused on working from the inside out and integrating all aspects of your artistry, money, and health to create a career and life you love. Gain access to in-depth trainings, guest workshops, a library of resources, industry discounts, and networking opportunities, plus one-on-one support through live Q&A calls and member forums. You can become a member by going to www.AmplifiedArtists.life, and you can learn more about Jim and connect with him at www.JimCooney.me. Are you practicing your tip for the day? Share with us on social media and tag @dancetipsdaily to be shared on our platform! Don’t forget to follow us on IG and Facebook @dancetipsdaily! Stay up to date with DTD & Subscribe to the once a month newsletter at www.dancetipsdaily.com Like what you heard? Give us a rating or share with a friend to help us keep bringing well rounded & grounded dance content to you!

Wellness Wednesday Body Transformation For Dancers Source: https://www.thewholedancer.com/body-transformation-for-dancers/ Author: Jess Spinner is a former professional ballet dancer turned health, nutrition, and lifestyle coach and founder of The Whole Dancer. She supports dancers in reaching their body goals through one on one coaching and her online course, The Dancers' Best Body Program. For more on Jess or The Whole Dancer visit thewholedancer.com Need accountability in your daily practice? Enjoy these resources here: Daily Challenge Tracker: https://www.dancetipsdaily.com/_files/ugd/490ec9_0e03a5595ab44be09958e121fac0362f.pdf Goals Planner: https://www.dancetipsdaily.com/_files/ugd/490ec9_4d720dcbc0c14ec4b61e86b8dcd2b817.pdf Are you practicing your tip for the day? Share with us on social media and tag @dancetipsdaily to be shared on our platform! Don’t forget to follow us on IG and Facebook @dancetipsdaily! Stay up to date with DTD & Subscribe to the once a month newsletter at www.dancetipsdaily.com Like what you heard? Give us a rating or share with a friend to help us keep bringing well rounded & grounded dance content to you!

Technique Tuesday 3 Core Exercises That Create Heat FAST! Source: https://www.danceteacherweb.com/en/articles/blog/2021/10/10/three-core-exercises-that-create-heatfast/ Author: Jessica Rizzo Stafford is a native New Yorker and graduate of NYU Steinhardt's Dance Education Master’s Program; with a PK-12 New York State Teaching Certification. Her double-concentration Master’s Degree includes PK-12 pedagogy and dance education within the higher-education discipline. She also holds a BFA in dance performance from the UMASS Amherst 5 College Dance Program where she was a Chancellor's Talent Award recipient. https://www.danceteachersummerexpo.com/ Are you practicing your tip for the day? Share with us on social media and tag @dancetipsdaily to be shared on our platform! Don’t forget to follow us on IG and Facebook @dancetipsdaily! Stay up to date with DTD & Subscribe to the once a month newsletter at www.dancetipsdaily.com Like what you heard? Give us a rating or share with a friend to help us keep bringing well rounded & grounded dance content to you!

Mindful Monday Why l Dance With The "Bad" Dancers Source: https://thegirlwiththetreetattoo.com/2022/05/08/why-i-dance-with-bad-dancers/#more-25576 Author: Katie Flashner, a.k.a. The Girl with the Tree Tattoo, is a ballroom dancer and blogger. Her mission is to inspire and motivate dancers to take ownership of their dance journeys, so they can connect with who they truly are and perform with greater confidence and joy. Katie has been studying ballroom dance since 2012 and has successfully competed as an amateur ballroom dancer since 2014, most recently winning the World Champion title in American Smooth. Since starting her blog in 2015, Katie has welcomed thousands of visitors who value her openness and willingness to share the good, the bad, and the awkward of her journey while shedding light on the rarely addressed mental and emotional aspects of being a ballroom dancer. In addition to writing on her blog, Katie has published several books and journals designed to guide dancers on their dance journeys. She regularly contributes articles to Sheer Dance magazine and various publications on Medium, and has also been featured in DanceBeat magazine, Dancesport Place, Dance Comp Review, Dance Advantage, and American Dancer magazine, among others. Her latest book, The Solo Practice Guide for Ballroom Dancing, received over 4 stars in Amazon reviews. Katie lives in Orange County, California with her two dogs and enjoys watching the extended versions of The Lord of the Rings when she isn’t dancing or writing. Use code: DTD2021 to receive a 5% discount off anything in Katie's Practice Ballroom Dance shop! https://practiceballroomdance.com/ref/dancetipsdaily/ Are you practicing your tip for the day? Share with us on social media and tag @dancetipsdaily to be shared on our platform! Don’t forget to follow us on IG and Facebook @dancetipsdaily! Stay up to date with DTD & Subscribe to the once a month newsletter at www.dancetipsdaily.com Like what you heard? Give us a rating or share with a friend to help us keep bringing well rounded & grounded dance content to you!

Strategizing Sunday Nine Things Dancers Should Consider Doing Before Bed Source: https://www.morethandancers.com/posts/9-things-dancers-should-consider-doing-before-going-to-bed Author: AJ MTD’s mission is to empower young dancers of all levels, styles, background, and ethnicity to be MORE and do MORE @more_than_dancers Are you practicing your tip for the day? Share with us on social media and tag @dancetipsdaily to be shared on our platform! Don’t forget to follow us on IG and Facebook @dancetipsdaily! Stay up to date with DTD & Subscribe to the once a month newsletter at www.dancetipsdaily.com Like what you heard? Give us a rating or share with a friend to help us keep bringing well rounded & grounded dance content to you!

Self-Love Saturday Finding Motivation To Dance Again Source: https://dancersofthelight.com/2020/09/29/finding-the-motivation-to-dance-again/ Author: Jeanne-Marie is a 22-year-old graduate of the University of Tampa. She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Communication and a Bachelor’s Degree in Dance. Dancers of the Light is a blog that was created to be a safe space for dancers and performing artists that shares the comfort, community, and purpose of the arts industry. She encourages you to be a light in the dance world! Find her on IG @dancersofthelight Are you practicing your tip for the day? Share with us on social media and tag @dancetipsdaily to be shared on our platform! Don’t forget to follow us on IG and Facebook @dancetipsdaily! Stay up to date with DTD & Subscribe to the once a month newsletter at www.dancetipsdaily.com Like what you heard? Give us a rating or share with a friend to help us keep bringing well rounded & grounded dance content to you!

Fearless Friday Before You Pursue Your Goal Source: https://www.moodmentdance.com/post/before-you-pursue-your-goal Author: Monica Justice Monica believes in loving yourself no matter the situation and circumstances.  She believes everyone can dance and believes in leading others with compassion, encouragement, empathy, and authentic communication.  She's a dedicated leader with experience in dance teaching, and theater and dance performance.  She performed several years in San Francisco with the World Dance Fusion dance company in the Jewish Nutcracker and other performances.  She's a talented dancer, singer, and actress with lead and supporting acting roles in several bay area and Sacramento theater companies and an appearance in a Netflix TV series.  A former beauty queen, she believes beauty is more than an outward appearance.  Beauty is sincerely valuing yourself and others.  She brings a great love of movement and dance for it's fun and therapeutic benefits! Are you practicing your tip for the day? Share with us on social media and tag @dancetipsdaily to be shared on our platform! Don’t forget to follow us on IG and Facebook @dancetipsdaily! Stay up to date with DTD & Subscribe to the once a month newsletter at www.dancetipsdaily.com Like what you heard? Give us a rating or share with a friend to help us keep bringing well rounded & grounded dance content to you!